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Record 1 1996-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Percussion Instruments
  • Religious Sects - Various
OBS

This drum is usually about three feet in height, though the one that I own is nearer four feet. The head is of cowhide, and a fringe of hair is often left on the edge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à percussion
  • Cultes divers
DEF

Tambour de très grande taille frappé par les houssi, en groupe, à l'aide de crosses de bois. L'assoto n'est pas un tambour ordinaire il est un loa très ancien et sa voix est celle des ancêtres.

CONT

Aucun tambour n'égale en sainteté le grand assoto, véritable monstre de plus de deux mètres de hauteur que l'on ne bat que dans les circonstances solennelles.

OBS

tambour vaudouesque

Spanish

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